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The SC-800 rare Japanese-made vintage Strat by Yamaha

The Yamaha SC-800 is a rare Japanese-made vintage electric guitar from Yamaha’s late-1970s “Super Combinator” series. Known for its futuristic styling and versatile electronics, the SC-800 offered players a wide range of tones through its unique pickup switching system. Its solid craftsmanship, smooth maple neck, and powerful single-coil pickups made it popular among both collectors and performing musicians. The guitar delivers bright clean tones with thick, punchy mids that can almost resemble humbuckers. Today, the SC-800 is appreciated as a distinctive and collectible example of Japan’s high-quality vintage guitar era.

Specs:

• Production Years: 1977–1980
• Made in: Japan
• Body Wood: Alder
• Neck: Maple bolt-on neck
• Fingerboard: Rosewood or Ebony (varies by model/year)
• Pickups: 3 Yamaha bar magnet single-coils
• Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
• Switching System: 3-way phase/on-off switching with up to 13 tone combinations
• Bridge: Hardtail bridge
• Frets: 21 frets
• Scale Length: Approx. 25.5"
• Finish Options: Natural, Persimmon Red, Yellow Natural and others
• Series Name: SC “Super Combinator” Series

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Weird and wonderful Vol2! 1979 Yamaha SC800 demo

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Weird and wonderful Vol2! 1979 Yamaha SC800 demo

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See how Ron Strykert uses Yamaha SC-800

Ron Strykert

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Men at Work

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Ron's main guitar in Men At Work was a modified Yamaha SC-800. Shown in many photos and concert videos. Now owned by a member of the TDPRI forum.

https://www.tdpri.com/threads/the-men-at-work-sound.245451/page-2

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